Radiant, Beautiful
Pronunciation: roh-shah-NAH-rah
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Roshanara is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Radiant". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: roh-shah-NAH-rah. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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रोषणारा
संरत्न प्रकाशना
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
roh-shah-NAH-rah
IPA
/roʃanɑːrɑ/
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Citrine
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Roshanara was a daughter of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. She was born in 1618, and was raised by her mother until Mumtaz Mahal's death in 1631. Roshanara was a talented singer, dancer, and poetess, and was a favorite among the imperial court. She was given the title 'Roshan-Ara' or 'Radiant one' by her father in recognition of her beauty and talents.
1618-1631
After the death of Mumtaz Mahal, Roshanara became embroiled in a power struggle with her half-sister, Jahanara Begum, for the affections of Shah Jahan. The two sisters were known for their beauty and intelligence, and both vied for the emperor's favor. Roshanara was accused of plotting against her sister and burning down a pavilion in the imperial garden, which led to her being exiled to Allahabad in 1636. The incident further strained the already tense relationship between Roshanara and Shah Jahan, and she lived out the remainder of her days in obscurity.
1636-1648
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Translations
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रोषणारा
संरत्न प्रकाशना
रोशनारा
रोशन रा
ரோஷணாரா
உதவும் அருள்
రోషణారా
ప్రకाశించే రేఖ
Roshanara
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Radiant, Beautiful
Roshanara
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Radiant, Beautiful
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